The Supreme Court on Friday directed dog lovers and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) challenging the permanent relocation of stray dogs in the National Capital Region (NCR) to deposit Rs 25,000 and Rs 2 lakh within a week, respectively, for being heard in the matter, reported PTI.

A special three-judge bench led by Justice Vikram Nath said the funds would be used to develop infrastructure and facilities for strays under the supervision of the municipal bodies concerned.

“Each individual dog lover and each NGO that have approached this court shall deposit a sum of Rs 25,000 and Rs two lakh respectively with the registry of this court within a period of seven days, failing which they shall not be allowed to appear in the matter any further,” said the bench, which also included Justices Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria.